Maxwell Public Schools

The Maxwell Public Schools district in Nebraska operates two schools: Maxwell High School and Maxwell Elementary School. While both schools serve the local community, the data analysis reveals that they are underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics such as test scores and student achievement.

At the high school level, Maxwell High School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 206th out of 217 Nebraska high schools in 2018-2019 to 167th out of 215 in 2022-2023. This decline is accompanied by a decrease in the school's SchoolDigger star rating, from 0 stars to 1 star over the same period. The high school's students underperform the state averages in ACT/English Language Arts, ACT/Mathematics, and ACT/Science.

At the elementary level, Maxwell Elementary School shows a mixed performance, with students outperforming the state averages in NSCAS/English Language Arts for grades 3 and 6, but underperforming in NSCAS/Mathematics for grades 3, 4, and 6. The elementary school also has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 52.25% compared to the high school's 39.46%. Overall, the Maxwell Public Schools district ranks 142 out of 212 in Nebraska, with a 2-star rating, indicating room for improvement in the quality of education provided.